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1
Q

Primary Markets

A

When company/ Govt raises money by issuing for first time

2
Q

Secondary Markets

A

Trading of existing securities between Investors

3
Q

Capital Markets

A

Long - term securities (More than 1 year)

e.g. Shares/Bonds

4
Q

Money Markets

A

Less than 1 year to maturity

e.g. Cash

5
Q

Lenders

A

Have Money

Individuals

Companies

6
Q

Borrowers

A

Need money

Individuals

Companies (Issue shares + bonds)

Governments (Issue Bonds)

7
Q

Core Function Financial services

A
  • Investment Chain
  • Risk Management
  • Payment Systems

x Wealth creation